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US POWERBOATING  - How to Use a Parallel Ruler Video

 
How To Use A Parallel Ruler ( 61 sec Video )   

A parallel ruler is used to determine the direction of a course plotted on a chart.  The ruler is walked from the course line to the nearest compass rose.  The course heading can then be determined.
 

     

  

 


  


 

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